Stormy Challenge by Stephanie James & Jayne Ann Krentz

Author:Stephanie James & Jayne Ann Krentz [James, Stephanie & Krentz, Jayne Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Suspense, Contemporary, Romance
ISBN: 9780373770052
Goodreads: 186998
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Published: 1982-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

"Everything you've told me so far only points up the fact that whatever attraction I hold for you is on the level of a... a novelty," she whispered dejectedly. "I think my brother was right. When you get involved in a suitable challenge you like to win. Somehow, in your mind I've become part of the challenge of Brandon Security, and you want to make sure I'm under your control. Are you afraid I'll try and turn my brother against you? Or use my shares to block your decisions?"

"That's got nothing to do with it!" he glowered. "How many times do I have to tell you this is strictly between you and me?"

"I might have believed you if my brother hadn't come out on the terrace when he did tonight. But hearing him describe you storming out of his office when you found out I wasn't showing up for the meeting and that—that awful remark about controlling women by taking them to bed! How do you expect me to believe you after hearing all that? It's clear you saw me as a thorn in your side. A woman you're determined to bring to heel the only way you know how. It's no use, Court, you're not going to talk me into bed!"

He set the teacup down on the end table with a warning clatter.

"You are a stubborn, illogical little shrew, and I've had it with trying to reason with you tonight!"

He was on his feet with an electric movement that was much too fast for a man who didn't believe in athletic endeavors.

Before she could safely set down her teacup and leap to her feet, he was reaching for her wrist and pulling her up in front of him.

"Let me go, Court. If you can't conduct a civilized conversation, then you may as well take me home!" With a regal tilt of her dark head, she indicated the door. "I'm sure you'll understand my stubborn, illogical reasons for wanting you to do so!"

The tortoiseshell eyes were alive with male purpose, and his hold tightened on her wrist.

"I'm not taking you anywhere except into my bedroom," he drawled. "If we can't communicate verbally, we'll rely on more primitive techniques!"

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